was produced after a review of more than 500 law enforcement labor agreements. Written from the standpoint of a law enforcement labor organization, this book contains actual contract provision on topics such as hours of work, work schedules such as the 5/8, 4/10, and 4/12 shifts, overtime discipline and discharge, specialty pay, education, P.O.S.T., longevity incentives, vacations, holidays, leaves of absence, sick leave, bills of rights, and wage adjustments.

274 Pages. $29.95

was drawn from a review of hundreds of law enforcements collective bargaining agreements and memoranda of understanding from around the country, written by a nationally-recognized management attorney. It discusses more than 80 separate topics which are generally covered in law enforcement contracts, and counsels on the advisability of including certain language in a contract. In addition to setting forth the exact text of model contract provisions, the book contains a brief analysis of the pros and cons of the specific contract language. It also suggests alternative contract language involving different approaches to the same contract issue.

144 Pages. $29.95

is designed to be an invaluable aid in reviewing contract language and drafting collective bargaining roposals. Every provision addressed in this book is drawn from actual contract language existing in collective bargaining agreements from around the country. This book contains hundreds of issues likely to arise in negotiating a firefighter contract, including shift schedules, staffing levels, overtime, vacation and holiday leave, premium pay, and safety.

215 Pages. $29.95. Newly published in 1994.

is drawn from a review of hundreds of firefighter contracts from around the country. Every provision addressed in this book is drawn from actual contract language existing in collective bargaining agreements from around the country. These issues include discipline, grievance procedures, union rights, seniority, hours of work, premium pay, overtime, pensions and retirement issues. In addition to setting forth the exact text of existing contract provisions, the book contains a brief analysis of the pros and cons of specific contract language.

152 Pages. $29.95. Newly published in l994.

is the most comprehensive review yet of the constitutional, statutory, and common law rights of law enforcement officers. Updated in 1996, the chapters include discussions of discipline and discharge, freedom of speech, the right to privacy, procedural rights in the disciplinary process, employment discrimination, collective bargaining for police, and workers' compensation. The book contains footnotes with references to more than 1,700 cases and other sources.

536 Pages. $29.95

reviews winning strategies in factfinding and arbitration. Chapters include the cost of living, measuring total compensation, ability to pay, workload and productivity, and other factors used by factfinders and arbitrators in making decisions. The book contains numerous sample tables and exhibits, and includes an index of most major publicized decisions. The book reviews the law from state to state, and contains a bibliography of articles published in various professional journals concerning arbitration.

278 Pages. $29.95

is a handbook on the Fair Labor Standards Act designed with every-day use in mind. Topics such as the computation of the regular rate, the calculation of "hours worked," the 7(k) exemption, compensatory time off, son and liquidated damages are explained in clearly understandable terms. This edition contains updates on topics of interest in the public sector in the years since the Garcia decision, including standby status, executive and administrative exemptions, the definition of "salary," and how unusual work schedules impact an employer's obligations under the FLSA.

250 Pages. $29.95

examines issues under the ADA as applied to public safety agencies and unions. The book includes discussions of the definitions of "disability" and "qualified individuals with a disability," hiring under the ADA, illegal use of drugs and alcoholism, physical fitness and agility tests, the obligation to make reasonable accommodations, and the undue hardship defense. The book contains the relevant provisions of the ADA as well as the complete test of the EEOC regulations. The book includes detailed case citations of use to the legal practitioner, yet is written in straightforward, direct language for all those involved in police and fire personnel matters.

471 Pages. $29.95

covers a wide variety of employment issues affecting firefighters. Chapters include discussions of the collective bargaining rights of firefighters, the standards for discipline and discharge, the right to privacy, drug testing, freedom of speech about job-related issues, and the requirements of due process. Other chapters deal with rights existing under civil laws, including heart-lung claims and the right to sue those injuring a firefighter on the job.

190 Pages. $29.95